Job Posting Manufacturing Engineer Sr - Nitinol Products

Manufacturing Engineer Sr - Nitinol Products

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for leading the development and deployment of manufacturing processes of Nitinol based products. and implementation of improvements including cost, manufacturability, and quality goals. Responsible for planning, designing, developing, and maintaining manufacturing processes. Provide direction and support once products are deployed into production including support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, to optimize existing processes and to ensure that production goals are met.

Responsibilities

Initiate and complete technical activities for new or improved Nitinol processes or design for manufacturability for current and next generation programs

Hands on position to design, develop, and validate Nitinol based manufacturing processes

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; ability to design tooling and fixtures in 3D CAD Software

Coordinate fabrication and implementation of process fixturing or gauging

Interface with quality and manufacturing to integrate new products or processes into production to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company

Create, maintain and approve device routers, manufacturing procedures, and bill of materials

Monitor performance of equipment, machines, and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields, or product quality issues

Resolve non-conformances and participates on Material Review Board

Analyze and map processes, assesses efficiency, and implements complex project activities

Mentor Engineer I and II and Technicians

Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements

Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work

Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance

Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Material Science Engineering

7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting

Prefer 1+ years of engineering experience in a Nitinol manufacturing setting; including state of the art manufacturing technology/concepts and cost reductions

Fundamental understanding of the properties and behaviors of Nitinol; understanding of Nitinol related processes with emphasis on Shape Setting

Experience with 3D CAD Software (i.e. Solidworks)

Team dynamic skills (communication, accountability, decision-making, feedback, meeting management, managing conflict)

DOE, SPC, FMEA, GDP, QSR, GD&T, ANOVA

Experience with statistical softwares (i.e. Minitab, Excel SPC, etc.)

Project management experience

Excellent communication and influencing skills

High level of energy, personal accountability, and integrity

Highly detail oriented; checks own work, keeps accurate records, organizes data effectively

Ability to tolerate ambiguity, multiple priorities, and short deadlines

Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

Experience in an ISO13485/GMP environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, prioritize work and multitask

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Masters Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Material Science Engineering

5+ years of engineering experience in a Nitinol manufacturing setting; including state of the art manufacturing technology/concepts and cost reductions

Experience with testing Nitinol material for Af, tensile, fatigue, cyclic loading, and corrosion

Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

What is it like to work at Cretex Medical?

We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth, safety and security for all our employees. Cretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Here are some of things that employees have said about working for Cretex Medical:

"The culture at Cretex is collaborative. Everyone here is willing to help you whether it is a director, a machinist, or your boss. Everyone is always willing to help you figure out a project and get it done right."

"I would tell potential interns that Cretex is a great company to work for. It has set a high bar for corporate culture as well as the quality of work you can do. I would definitely recommend it."

"I learned that I really like the medical device industry. The importance and the gravity of what we do here is felt by the employees. You can have that passion in your work because you know what you are striving for is to save lives."

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities Cretex Medical can offer you as a valued team member.

Pay Range

USD $107,700.00 - USD $134,600.00 /Yr.

Company Benefits

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.

20+hours:

Cretex's medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

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